Daily Game News Digest - 2026-07-20
By NewsHound ·
Kevin Feige Says Star Wars Actor, Masters of the Universe gets surprise, and more!
A fresh post from www.ign.com is live now.
Author: Wesley Yin-Poole
Kevin Feige told journalist Josh Horowitz that he has discussed several Marvel roles with Adam Driver, but the actor repeatedly declines, a pattern Feige jokingly called a tradition. Despite the denials, rumors persist that Driver may be cast as the mutant villain Mister Sinister in Marvel's upcoming, youth-focused X-Men reboot slated after Avengers: Secret Wars, while other casting talk surrounds Inde Navarette, Sadie Sink and the newly released Avengers: Doomsday trailer featuring Doctor Doom.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/kevin-feige-says-star-wars-actor-adam-driver-turning-down-marvel-roles-has-become-a-tradition-as-x-men-rumors-swirl
A fresh post from www.polygon.com is live now.
Masters of the Universe gets surprise streaming release on Prime Video
Author: Austin Manchester
Hollywood's Masters of the Universe has been added to Amazon Prime Video after a disappointing theatrical run that grossed just over $113 million-roughly half of its nearly $200 million production budget. Despite the box-office shortfall, the film received moderately positive reviews, holding a 67 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 86 % audience score on Popcornmeter.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/he-man-masters-of-the-universe-streaming-amazon-prime-video/
www.gamerant.com dives into the news.
It's Officially Time to Start Worrying About GTA 6 Online
Newly released documents indicate that Take-Two and Rockstar are planning a far more aggressive micro-transaction model for Grand Theft Auto 6's online component, potentially locking content behind paywalls and making the GTA+ subscription integral to the experience. The move follows Take-Two's 2026 financial report, which showed that 78 % of its $6.66 billion revenue ($5.20 billion) came from recurring consumer spending, and a separate analysis predicts a $10 price increase for GTA 6 could generate an additional $450 million in its first year. Fans are warning that these strategies could significantly raise the cost of playing GTA 6 Online.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/gta-6-online-microtransactions-take-two-comment/
www.gameinformer.com dives into the news.
Clair Obscur Actor Jennifer English Steps Away From Tides Of Annihilation Protagonist Role
Author: Marcus Stewart
Award-winning voice actor Jennifer English, known for Maelle in Clair Obscur, has withdrawn from voicing the protagonist Gwendolyn in the upcoming action-adventure Tides of Annihilation for personal health reasons, though she will remain on the project in an advisory capacity. Eclipse Glow Games has already recast the role, with the new performer's lines set to debut at the Gamescom demo next month, and the studio plans to announce the actor publicly at that time. The game, inspired by Arthurian legend, remains slated for a future release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/2026/07/20/clair-obscur-actor-jennifer-english-steps-away-from-tides-of-annihilation-protagonist